Denmark’s leading composer Ib Nørholm started his musical education at the age of nine with piano lessons and began to study organ at 15. It is with keyboard instruments that Nørholm developed and matured both as composer and performing artist (Nørholm received diploma as organist and has been the appointed organist at Copenhagen’s XXXX church for a number of years.) This 2-CD set of superbly performed piano works traces Nørholm’s footsteps in the past 50 years and illustrates the exceptional career of a great contemporary composer. 1. A Discourse In Time Op. 84 (Ib Nørholm)1. Suite for Klaver: I Allegro sciolto e moderato (Ib Nørholm)2. Suite for Klaver: II Melodia. … Continue reading →

“ There can be no doubt that Tom Guarna and his three dedicated colleagues make their mark with an hour of fluent and adventurous music, confirming that besides being an exceptional guitarist, the leader is also a composer and arranger of genuine ability …” (from the liner notes by Mark Gardner) 1. Old Lady (Tom Guarna)2. Reunion (Tom Guarna)3. Out From The Underground (Tom Guarna)4. If We Meet Again (Tom Guarna)5. I Can Hear Your Eyes (Tom Guarna)6. Two If By Sea (Tom Guarna)7. C's Blues (Tom Guarna)8. I Remember (Tom Guarna) UPC/EAN: 716043160723 … Continue reading →

On this his latest solo recording the composer/performer Andy LaVerne states, “ This CD, as a personal statement, is one of the most important I have made since I began recording for SteepleChase 30 years ago. It demonstrates and documents how my writing has evolved over the years .” 1. Ellipsis (Andy LaVerne)2. Truth Be Told (Andy LaVerne)3. Hard Finish (Andy LaVerne)4. Face Value (Andy LaVerne)5. After The Fact (Andy LaVerne)6. Guaranteed Overnight Delivery (Andy LaVerne)7. Wireless Caller (Andy LaVerne)8. Ground Lifter (Andy LaVerne)9. Start To Finish (Andy LaVerne)10. Time To Dream (Andy LaVerne)11. Duplicity (Andy LaVerne)12. A Year From Yesterday (Andy LaVerne)13. Jazz Country (Andy LaVerne)14. Fair And Balanced … Continue reading →

One year after his impressive SteepleChase leadership debut of 2005 (SCCD 31586 “Brothers’ Breakfast”) young altoist Loren Stillman came back to studio with veterans Steve LaSpina and Jeff Hirschfield to launch his trio series with his usual ease and confidence. 1. Long Ago And Far Away (Jerome Kern)2. Turn Out The Stars (Bill Barron)3. Red Cross (Charlie Parker)4. The State Of The World (Loren Stillman)5. All The Things You Are (Jerome Kern)6. Time Remembered (Bill Barron)7. What Is This Thing Called Love (Cole Porter)8. Body And Soul (John Coltrane)9. The Touch Of Your Lips (Ray Noble) UPC/EAN: 716043160426 … Continue reading →

SteepleChase´ on-going jam session series is recognized by critics and public as a dynamic reflection of contemporary jazz scene. 1. Tenor Madness (Sonny Rollins)2. Without A Song (Youmans/Rose/Eliscu)3. The Nearness Of You (Hoagy Carmichael)4. In A Sentimental Mood (Duke Ellington)5. Nancy With The Laughing Face (Jimmy Van Heusen)6. So Long Ago (Andy LaVerne)7. Cool-De-La (Andy LaVerne)8. Take The Coltrane (Duke Ellington) UPC/EAN: 716043160129 … Continue reading →

SteepleChase is proud to present the frist volume of quintessential Rich Perry Quartet live from New York’s newest and hottest jazz venue The Kitano Hotel on Park Avenue. 1. In Your Own Sweet Way (Dave Brubeck)2. You And The Night And The Music (Schwartz/Dietz)3. I Thought About You (Jimmy Van Heusen)4. Just Friends (Klenner/Lewis)5. Billie's Bounce (Charlie Parker)6. I'll Remember April (DePaul/Raye) UPC/EAN: 716043160020 … Continue reading →